Belinda

On 5/15/2019 at 9:45 AM, Rachelle said:

How did you like Cajun? I'm also new and just ordered from them

I'm not the person you were asking but I've used Cajun's beads and they are ok. They are the bigger beads and take longer to soak up and bake and don't usually get dry from soaking. I prefer the smaller beads from NG, Plastic Pellets 4 Fun, or Bitter Creak North. They are great beads. Whatever you do don't buy from Buy It Ship It or Aroma Beads Online. They used to have great beads but they changed and now they're horrible.

I blend my own cherry leather but Texas Candle supply has one called Cowgirl Sugar Britches that smells good OOB. I've not seen that one anywhere else so I can't compare it to anything.

6 hours ago, Hotpinkao said:

Hi Belinda 

Curious as to how the throw is for baking cupcakes and sugared shortbread? Thanks!

I don’t think I’ve put baking cupcakes in wax yet but they have it listed under their bold scents I think so I take that as it’s a good thrower, or at least I hope that’s what it means. Sugared vanilla shortbread is medium to my nose like most vanillas but it’s a really good scent. 

Love their cream brûlée, Christmas mulberry, mulberry madness, spiced oranges and a few more that I can’t think of off the top of my head, but they have some good oils. 

16 hours ago, Gsmakinsoap said:

Do they smell quite similar to each other, or fairly different (different but good)

I use both and they smell very similar and like soshiegirl said, you can’t go wrong with either one. I also like the leather fro the Candle Source which smells different but still good. 

I've used several of their oils too and they seem to be really good. It's just expensive for me to pay their shipping rates or I would buy their tart wax all the time. It's great for clams. 

Welcome back! 

7 hours ago, Candybee said:

 

Actually that sounds like you are underselling. I would be selling 4 in a small bag for $5-6 and 6 in a bag for about $8-10. Don't undersell yourself. Your melts are not Walmart crap.

I agree but I just have a hard time asking for more. Maybe one day. Right now in our little community, which is mostly where I sell, I doubt many would pay more because they are used to the Walmart crap but lower prices. They don't stop and think about getting a better product, just a cheaper one.

10 hours ago, Ravens said:

I have the 1/2 lb. tin tie white bags with the round window.  If I continue to use those, I now wonder if I should add more weight, they are a little over 5oz. each now. Daughter says I should sell 8 oz bags for $10 but doesn't that sound too expensive? Ticks me off when I see clamshells at walmart selling for $2 a piece!

I usually do 5-6 ounces for $5 a bag. 

Have you ever ordered from Texas Candle Supplies? I'm in southeast Texas and I know what you mean about Texans loving anything Texas themed! Anyway, TCS has several oils that are Cowboy/Texas themed and you can always change the name of some to fit more Texas than just cowboy. 

I also get a funky smell at times too. It seems to be either the oil used or the wax, not sure which but one thing I have noticed is it seems if I use a little bit of soy or use KY para/soy wax for clams I don't have the plastic smell. Could just be my imagination though and I don't smell it with every one of them.

I actually love the bakery bags with a window. I love putting shapes in them and that way you can see the shapes through the window. 

On 5/1/2019 at 9:27 PM, Sebleo said:

 

Not yet. It’s actually a project for later this summer. Just wanted to know how they stack up to the main one you use. 

It would be great to be able to order with them since I already get a lot of oils and some wax. 

 

Dont rush for me, although I do appreciate it. Just post back here when you do please!

Defiantly will let you know!

On 4/29/2019 at 11:26 PM, Sebleo said:

 

Have you tried the beads from Lonestar yet?  Was going to dabble in the air fresheners again and would love to order from them as I already get a ton of product there.   How do they compare to the one from Plastic Pellets?

I'm sorry I haven't. I'd actually forgot about having them until I read this post. Have you ordered from them yet? If not, I can go find their beads and put some on to soak and see how they do.

Have you tried marshmallow madness from LS? I do love RE's toasted marshmallow but it honestly doesn't smell like marshmallows to me and I don't get any toasted notes from it either. It's just a rich vanilla something that I love though. But the marshmallow madness from LS smells different than any marshmallow I've smelled. The one from ICS is good too. I really hope you find what you're looking for.

Gorgeous as always! Love those!

12 hours ago, beckemmons said:

I am fixing to order from plastic pellets 4 fun. Are the economy beads the ones everyone was having problems with? 

There were some on here that had trouble with those beads so I would order the premium ones. I never used the economy beads so I can't say from experience. I had problems with the beads from Aroma Beads Online and Buy It Ship It which are the same beads. They're horrible since they changed their beads.

I didn't think it could look better than the black lid but I was wrong! I love the rust lid more. Both look great but the rust lid just looks like it belongs on a western themed candle.

Love it! If I ever start doing candles I want to have a western line. Those look awesome as usual!

Ditto on what everyone else has said.

As far as most popular selling fragrances, it depends on where you live I think. My most popular selling fragrances are anything that I blend with leather but personally it's not my favorite. Some here can't give that scent away and vice versa with me on their most popular scents. Some sell tons of floral and some bakery. It's going to depend on area and other things.

As far as which wax is best to use for strong and long lasting scents, in my opinion that will depend largely on the fragrance. There are those that use soy only and that get a strong and long lasting throw, those that use a blend and those that use paraffin alone or other wax that get a long lasting throw. You'll have to test each wax to see which works best for you and your methods. I've used several types of waxes in the last 7 years. I've never used all soy but have used a blend of soy and paraffin, all paraffin, KY wax, and had good results with all of them. 

Hi and welcome to the board!

I don't use 464 or make candles so I can't help you there but I know there'll be some that will chime in with some help for you. I do like Candle Science fragrance oils though so you can't go wrong there!

I was thinking along the same line as se2653. Maybe something like Love Spell or Storm Watch? I've never smelled Storm Watch but for some reason that one came to mind.

8 hours ago, Trappeur said:

Oh wow, I've been looking for a replacement for Candle Soylutions lemon cheesecake.   Guess I'll look over their site.

Thanks Belinda!

 

Trappeur

It smells wonderful to my nose! Want me to send you some?

Thanks everyone! 

4 hours ago, CandleRush said:

Thanks for the info! 

Looks like most of their fo starts at 4.00 dollars. 

I don’t have experience with this company, good, not so good?

The ones I've used have been good. I haven't used that many but love their lemon cheesecake!

Does anyone know who's carrying American Soy Organic FO's now? They have some really nice ones so I hope someone else is carrying them.